Could Chloroquine Treat Coronavirus?
5 questions answered about a promising yet problematic and unproven use for an antimalarial drug
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How COVID-19 Drug Hunters Spot Virus-Fighting Compounds
A big project looks at “doorways” the coronavirus uses to get into cells—and finds drugs that could block them
How Does the Coronavirus Test Work? 5 Questions Answered
A molecular biologist explains how the kits function, and why the U.S. has faced problems
Hackers Could Shut Down Satellites—or Turn Them into Weapons
The use of off-the-shelf components means bad actors can easily look for vulnerabilities
Snakes Could Be the Original Source of the New Coronavirus Outbreak in China
A study of the virus’s genetic sequence suggests similarities to that seen in snakes, but the origin must still be verified
Why New Zealand’s White Island Erupted Without Warning
Steam volcanic eruptions like this one can only be detected seconds or minutes in advance
British Columbia’s Vaping Crackdown Could Offer a Roadmap for the Rest of the World
The provincial government has an expansive plan that ranges from limiting nicotine to raising taxes on the products
Destructive Amazon Fires Do Not Threaten Earth’s Oxygen, Expert Says
There is enough oxygen in the air to last for millions of years
Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s: Two Experts on Why New Studies Are Encouraging
Diagnoses could be made of individuals with AD pathology years before the first symptoms
Meet the Eye Microbiome
Bacteria live on our eyeballs, and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases
